With the years-long reimagining complete, a new EPCOT guidemap featuring the new experiences throughout the park, such as the Mickey & Friends meet and greet, is available. New EPCOT Guidemap The image on the front of the new guidemap features a family of three watching fireworks from “Luminous: The Symphony of Us” explode in the … Read more
A new Lilly Pulitzer collection of apparel and accessories, Disney Dreamin’, is now available at Walt Disney World Resort. New Lilly Pulitzer Disney Dreamin’ Collection We found the new Lilly Pulitzer collection in La Boutique at Disney’s Riviera Resort and Bayview Gifts in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. It’s available for pre-order on DisneyStore.com, where the previously … Read more
On a recent trip to EPCOT, we discovered a new customizable Figment ID tag available in the Imagination! Pavilion. Customizable Figment ID Tag – $15 The new ID tag is shaped like Mickey’s head. The ears are black and the third circle is green. Inside the circle, Figment smiles as he holds a giant black … Read more
For the second time this week, we spotted a helicopter filming while flying over various locations around Walt Disney World Resort. Helicopter Filming at Walt Disney World Resort For the second time since Thursday, we spotted a helicopter with a camera mounted to it flying around Walt Disney World Resort. Today, we noticed it when … Read more
On the final day of operation for Test Track, a large amount of construction equipment is present during the outdoor portion of the ride. Test Track Construction Equipment On our final ride of the soon-to-be-closed Test Track, we noticed construction equipment present as Disney prepares to begin reimagining the attraction. Numerous shipping containers, ladders, crates, … Read more
New World Showcase pins featuring Mickey, Minnie, and more are now available at Walt Disney World Resort. New World Showcase Pins On a recent trip to Frontier Trading Post in Magic Kingdom, we discovered numerous new World Showcase pins. These new offerings come on the heels of various other pins released over the last few … Read more
On a recent trip to Magic Kingdom, we discovered four new “The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror” pins at Emporium. New Tower of Terror Pins Four new Tower of Terror pins featuring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Stitch are now available at Walt Disney World Resort. The Hollywood Tower Hotel Fold Out Pin – $19.99 This … Read more
Disney has filed a permit for a Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment, possibly indicating the beginning of the Beyond Big Thunder expansion project at Magic Kingdom. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Permit Filed at Magic Kingdom As first reported by danlb_2000, DCBaker, and many others in the forums of WDWMagic, Disney has filed a “General Construction” … Read more
One of two construction walls around the Toy Story Mania exit in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been removed after four months. Toy Story Mania Exit Construction These walls went up in February 2024 although construction has been ongoing in the area for years. When exiting the attraction, there is now just one green construction wall … Read more
Disney officially dropped their federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after they and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District successfully created a new development agreement. Disney Drops Federal Lawsuit Against DeSantis According to Associated Press, Disney asked a federal appellate court to dismiss their lawsuit on Thursday after the District’s Board of Supervisors approved … Read more
Among the new Pixar-inspired treats available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the Annual Passholder-exclusive Lightning McQueen Ice Cream Sundae. The sundae is at Hollywood Scoops on Sunset Boulevard, around the corner from Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy. Rosie’s All-American Cafe next door serves the Lightning McQueen Spare Tire. Lightning McQueen Ice Cream Sundae – $7.79 Choice … Read more
UPDATE: Boarding groups 1 – 8 were called at approximately 11:40 a.m. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom is not open yet on the first day of Annual Passholder previews. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Not Open for Passholder Previews Passholders were able to join the virtual queue via the My Disney Experience app at 7 a.m. … Read more
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort at Walt Disney World has a new series of apparel by Vineyard Vines. These items are available in The Market at Ale & Compass. Yacht Club Polo Shirt – $100 This shirt is short-sleeved with a collar and three white buttons. It has thin white and blue stripes. “Disney’s Yacht Club … Read more
On a recent visit to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, we saw considerable updates to the construction of the 350 new DVC cabins. DVC Cabins at Palmetto Update On our recent walk down the Palmetto path, we discovered that green paneling had been installed on a few of the DVC cabins. This gives each cabin the … Read more
The Slinky Dog Sipper originally available at Disneyland Resort for Pixar Fest 2024 has arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios alongside several other Pixar souvenirs and treats. The sipper is available at various outdoor vending locations. It can be added to the purchase of non-alcoholic beverages. Slinky Dog Sipper – $12.79 Slinky is brown with a … Read more
Disney will be testing fireworks at Magic Kingdom in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 12, likely in preparation for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Fireworks Testing at Magic Kingdom They announced the testing on the Walt Disney World Cast and Community Facebook page, writing, “Apologies to our neighbors and guests for some noise after … Read more